Can my wife and I hire a single attorney to draft and file a joint petition for dissolution of marriage with children?

An attorney cannot represent you both since there is a conflict of interest. That does not mean an attorney cannot draft documents necessary to...

The charges that you related are very serious. Although it is unlikely that the person would be sentenced to the maximum prison time available,...

Motion for new trial and to vacate harassment order based upon false allegations what can I do?

You should retain counsel to respond to the Motion for New trial. In particular, it would seem that an objection should be filed to any new...

Does my 15 yr old granddaughter have the right to choose to stay with me, she has lived with me for 12 yrs,!

A child never gets to determine where they will reside. As a grandparent, you may be able to commence a third party custody action. However, such...

My daycare provider was accused of neglect, and daycare license was taken away on a "he said, she said" type scenario.

Yes, she can fight it. She must seek an Administrative review and, if the matter progresses, seek an administrative hearing before an...

I am afraid that this is a common issue. While you can remediate any issues on your side of the property line by trimming branches or roots, you...

The test at the scene is a preliminary breath test. It cannot be used in court to show that a DWI occurred. It may only be used to form a basis...

Can a father have two or more overnights a week, with a child under age 1? If he sees the child less than 4 times a month?

Of course he may have two nights or more overnight each week regardless of the child's age,. Ultimately, a court makes parenting time decisions...

Moving out of Minnesota with Children in my custody

Your court order addresses parenting time. As a result, you must have consent of the other party or file a Motion with the court to seek to...

MN Rules of Civil Procedure. How detrimental would it be if the attorney didn't submit a Certificate of Representation?

It is irrelevant. The attorney's name is on the pleading that was filed I assume. That includes all contact information.